Cynthia Erivo delivers a standout performance as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s musical fantasy film ‘Wicked.’ The lead character begins the story as an outcast who is shunned because of the green color of her skin.

Cynthia asked the director, Jon M. Chu, if they could “reimagine” Elphaba’s traditionally long, wavy hair as micro braids in the movie.

How and why did the kind-hearted, smart and green Elphaba Thropp become such a nasty, powerful, dare we say wicked witch of the classic tale “The Wizard of Oz”? The big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked ” uses subtle nuances to hint at Elphaba’s growing powers, but also nod to Black women.

Alongside popstar Ariana Grande - who plays Glinda the 'Good Witch', the pair portray Elphaba and Glinda's relationship as youngsters, prior to their colossal 'falling out', which is celebrated in the 1939 blockbuster.

Cynthia Erivo, British actress and singer, opened up about the subtle nod she gave to black roots through her character in the movie Wicked.The Stand Up crooner explained how her role, Elphaba,

Cynthia Erivo knows how to do this. Erivo has already dazzled audiences with her powerhouse performances on stage and screen. Still, her turn as Elphaba in Jon M. Chu’s “Wicked” has cemented her place as one of her generation’s most versatile and captivating artists.

Cynthia Erivo has revealed she co-wrote an original song for the second part of Wicked. Original Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz revealed during the recent press tour that there would be two new songs in Wicked: For Good,

Star Cynthia Erivo recently revealed that she collaborated with composer Stephen Schwartz to create an original song for Elphaba, to be featured in Wicked: For Good.

Wicked: For Good, the second part of the popular movie musical, will include brand-new music that deviates from the original production. “I collaborated on one of the new songs, and it’s so special to me,